Award-Winning Languages Tutors serving Oak Forest, IL

I enjoy working one on one with students to increase their understanding, learning and confidence. I like to use different methods of teaching, depending on the individual and their strengths. I am an advocate for determination, organization, and hard work in approaching learning and achieving success in school. ... In a first session, I talk with students about what they are struggling with most and any concerns they may have initially.

...training i have traveled to a few countries and i feel it has giving me a unique and interesting experience. I love to use creative and fun ways to learn. I always try to engage students to be active participant in their evolution and stimulate their abilities. For me it is crucial in teaching languages:...

...child of a teacher I am a strong believer in the importance of education and all of the opportunities it offers to students. I finished my MA in May with a thesis on French fairy tales, but I also enjoy reading as much as I can, spending time with my family, and neighborhood trivia tournaments.

...sometimes the hardest part about writing is getting started. I love being able to help students find their interests and figure out how to write something that will not only be successful academically, but that they are going to enjoy. Writing can be hard, but it's my goal to help students find the fun and...

...I do not aim to teach "tricks" for getting the right answer. Rather, I aim to wholly ingrain the skills, strategies, and overall thinking needed to fully understand how and why we can come to certain answers. My goal is not to help students to merely get a good grade on the next quiz, but...

...organization. I am a firm believer that organized writing is an invaluable lifeskill, regardless of academic area of interest, and love helping students realize their full writing potential for success in the classroom and beyond. I also believe students get out of their education precisely what they put into it, and strive to show them...

I work as a Microbiologist, and I love to share my knowledge with others. Sometimes I do it by singing, conversations with friends, or by tutoring. No matter the mechanism, teaching and learning are my life!... Keep going. Everything that has happened in my life, good and bad, has happened because I did not quit. Learning is a journey. Keep going.

...and Spanish. More recently, I worked in Spain as an English teacher for Catalan children ranging from six to fifteen years of age. Finally, I'm an older brother. I taught my little brother everything I know, whether it be how to ride a bike or how to solve differential equations in calculus (he's better than...

empty... Relaxed and accommodating, but direct and impact-driven.... Get to know their background and the best way they retain information.... Provide self-prep materials, and evaluate their performance.... Show impact of results and progress.... Find alternative approaches, and practice.... Help them practice reading and understand main concepts.... Give them effective instruction, but also time.... Provide fun examples or real-life applications.

...individual students' learning styles. My experiences include teaching a summer algebra class through UW-Milwaukee's Upward Bound Program, tutoring in Political Science, Economics, and Statistics for the University of Oklahoma Athletics Department, managing a team of nearly 40 volunteer tutors at Madison West High School's Schools of Hope program, and delivering review sessions to packed college...

...develop further questions for him-herself and the teacher that helps him-her discover his-her learning process about diverse subjects. This learning process should ideally take place in the body, emotions, mind and spirit of the learners (both teacher and student). Teaching is an interaction where generosity and truthfulness are the key factors for both participants if...

...I moved to Chicago to attend college. I have a B.A. in History from The University of Chicago and a M.S. in Education from Northwestern University. I am a lso a former teacher. I taught 5th grade Language Arts and Social Studies at a CPS school. I am certified in elementary education and have a...

...my experience, my students experience the most success with my tutoring because I used a variety of individualized teaching methods that best suited for the learner. I truly enjoy seeing my students achieve their ah-ha moments, confidence, and improve their grades. My teaching philosophy is based on Skinner's theory of learning- Positive Reinforcement (Radical Behaviorism)!...

...my own academic achievements, and want to help others achieve that boost in their lives, no matter whether they are in elementary school or preparing for college. Soon to receive a double major in Drama (Stage Management) and Psychology from Syracuse University, my wide range of interests and achievements have enabled me to certify to...

...an online certification from Harvard on Contract Law. I am most passionate about English Literature, Languages, Legal Studies, and Writing. I fell in love with books when my parents and I moved from our hometown of Rio to the US, and I used literature as a way to help me learn the English language. As...

...his Ph.D in Chemistry at UCLA. My daughter earned a 33 on the ACT and attended Oberlin College; currently a research associate at Harvard Medical School. I am grateful for the Varsity Tutors platform, which allows me to share my knowledge across a range of STEM subjects and help students improve their standardized test scores....

My key to good teaching is simplicity. Also, a lot of guided practice, then, independent in the real world.

...my peers in college in their lower-level math classes and Spanish. Additionally, I have volunteered as a reading tutor for children in elementary school for 3 years now. My style is accommodating to how each student learns and what their goals are; whether it be to help with homework assignments, learn a new language on...

...three years. I completed the 50-hour CTEYL (Certificate of Teaching English for Young Learners) course on October 1 and got the certificate on October 4. I just had a short-term experience teaching Mandarin Chinese this year. I accomplished the 120-hour TEFL/TESOL training course at International TEFL/TESOL training (ittt) on March 30 and got TESOL certified...

...I taught at the Institute of Reading Development for two summers. This program specializes in advanced reading and writing skills for students. I briefly taught middle school French at a private college prep school for one semester while the teacher was on maternity leave. I often substituted for the high school French teachers at the...